How to heal from childhood trauma ?
Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, sisters.
I'm writing this because I feel very alone, and I'm wondering if anyone else has gone through something similar.
Are there any sisters here who experienced childhood trauma and are now trying to heal from it?
The older I get, the more it feels like my past is catching up with me. Some days it feels overwhelming, and I don't know how to move forward. I'm currently seeing a psychologist, but healing feels like such a long and difficult journey.
As Muslims, we know that Allah is the Best Healer, and I keep making du'a and trying to hold onto my faith. But sometimes I wonder... does this pain ever become lighter? Is it possible to truly heal, or do we simply learn to live with it?
If you've been through something similar, what has helped you? Was it therapy, your relationship with Allah, certain duas, Qur'an, or simply time?
I'm not looking for details about anyone's trauma—only if you're comfortable sharing what has helped you heal and regain some peace.
May Allah grant shifa to everyone who is struggling, ease every burden, and replace our pain with tranquility. Ameen.